Churrasco Pizza with Chimichurri Sauce
Juicy tender churrasco laying on a bed of arugula over Flatout Artisan Thin Pizza Crust, topped with fresh chimichurri sauce and sprinkled with Parmesan cheese.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Latin
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 807kcal
- 1/2 pound skirt steak (churrasco)
- 1 Thin Pizza Crust
- 1 cup fresh baby arugula
- 1/2 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- salt and pepper , to taste
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
For the Chimichurri Sauce
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup red onion , chopped
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Using a food processor, mix parsley, cilantro, onion, garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, lime juice and vinegar. Slowly stream in the olive oil while pulsing, until combined. Transfer to a sealed jar and reserve.
Heat a cast iron skillet or grill pan over high medium heat. Spray with nonstick cooking spray.
Season skirt steak with salt and pepper to taste. Add to the hot skillet and cook for about 4 minutes on each side. Remove from the skillet and let rest for a few minutes before slicing into 1/4 inch thick slices.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place pizza crust on baking sheet and sprinkle with 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Bake for 2 minutes and remove from the oven.
Season arugula with a pinch of salt and pepper and 1/2 teaspoon red wine vinegar. Lay a bed of arugula over the pizza crust. Add sliced skirt steak. Top with reserved chimichurri sauce and sprinkle with left over cheese.
Serve immediately.
Calories: 807kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 47g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 1601mg | Potassium: 524mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2040IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 443mg | Iron: 6mg